- Area
- East Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BN2 and BN3
- Location
- 1 miles west of Brighton
- Council
- Brighton & Hove City Council
Shared houses in Hove range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Hove?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Hove. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Hove
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hove
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Hove
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Hove
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hove
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hove
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hove
- Student HMO refurbishment in Hove
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Hove
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Hove
- Communal kitchen refits in Hove
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hove
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hove
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hove
- Fire doors in Hove
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hove
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hove
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hove
- Sound insulation in Hove
- EPC and energy upgrades in Hove
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hove
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Hove
- Extensions for extra rooms in Hove
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Hove
HMO rules for Hove
- Planning: 3–6 sharers is use class C4, usually permitted development from a family house unless an Article 4 direction applies; 7 or more normally needs permission.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
Brighton & Hove City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide C3-C4 Article 4 Direction confirmed Jan 2020 and in force June 2020 (replaced the 2013 five-ward direction). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Additional licensing across all 23 wards 1 Jul 2024-30 Jun 2029. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Kemptown, Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, Queen's Park, Whitehawk & Marina 2 Sep 2024-1 Sep 2029. Central Hove & Regency designation (made 6 Jul 2026, due 20 Oct 2026) is paused pending a legal challenge. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Hove before you buy or start work. Source: Brighton & Hove City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Hove
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,900 – £7,300 | letting room |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
- Brighton (1 mi)
- Portslade (2 mi)
- Rottingdean (5 mi)
- Burgess Hill (9 mi)
- Worthing (9 mi)
- Haywards Heath (12 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Hove do you work in?
All of them, including BN2 and BN3, and the surrounding parts of East Sussex.
Which council covers HMOs in Hove?
Hove is covered by Brighton & Hove City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Hove?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.